Laboratory basics
Bacteriostatic Water Explained for Research Labs
What is bacteriostatic water (bac water)? Sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol, the standard diluent for reconstituting lyophilised research peptides.…
Laboratory basics
Fundamentals for working with lyophilised peptides at the bench: storage, diluents, handling and regulatory context.
Laboratory basicsWhat Are Peptides? Chemistry, Types and Research Uses Explained
What are peptides? Short chains of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. How they differ from proteins, the main research classes, and UK legality.
Laboratory basicsAre Peptides Legal in the UK? The Actual Legal Position
Are peptides legal in the UK? Buying and possessing them for lab research is lawful; selling them for human consumption is not. The law, plainly explained.
Laboratory basicsPeptide Storage Guide: How to Store Research Peptides Correctly
How to store research peptides correctly: lyophilised vs reconstituted, temperature, light protection and shelf life. How long they last at room temp.